Working Out With a Menopause Fitness Specialist - 55 

SHANA SHOULD TEACH US ON RU-vid HOW TO EXCERSE, AGREE PEOPLE????

Crying from relief of listening to a real woman who has experienced exactly what I'm going through RIGHT NOW!!!! Thank you for making this video. Checking out Shana's website immediately.

One of the most helpful videos I have ever seen, this spoke to just about every question and concern I've had about entering into menopause. So much of the discussion really resonated with me!!! Thanks millions.

OMG this is so spot on! When I hit full menopause I could not hold my weight. I knew by the way my body felt, I had hit full menopause. I have struggled so much, I want to be healthy and as fit as I can. Also you don’t have the energy to do a ton of stuff. Thank you for doing this and being honest. It gives me hope. ❤️

Shana looks AMAZING at 57, thank you for all of the great information!

I watched this a couple of years ago, and just re-watched it. Love, love love it - excellent advice and knowledge - thank you Menopause Taylor - your videos really help me understand what is happening to my body.

I am not quite finished watching this video, so it may be mentioned later on but an extremely important exercise is "Internal exercise" & what I mean by this is Kegel's! Kegal's require focus on the internal muscles in the Pelvic floor just as much as Barbie T talks about focus on exercise for your body! This is really vital for Kegal's. Google "Kegal Queen" to access excellent advice on Kegal's. I follow her program & it is one the best around that I know of. So many "Professional's" in Women's health actually teach Kegal's incorrectly, just as correct form & focused attention to different muscle groups is required for overall exercise. It is also a vital requirement for exercising internally. It's so great to have these women share their experience & knowledge in the community of youtube, Thank You ladies!

Thank you for what you are doing. You ARE a Barbie Doll! I started early too. I thought I was PREGNANT. Age 38! Periods abruptly STOPPED. I was afraid to take estrogen. I am now 65. I now have osteoporosis in my hip and in my arm. I am in pretty good shape, kind of. I farm the garlic my hubby started and taught me how to do. I also have two goats that make me smile every day. I stay busy and work hard. You are a gem and a beautiful gal sharing what you know, helping others tremendously. ❤️

Wow i love this lady, she sound very understanding.. I need her in my life!!

I loved this video Barbie! I was excited to hear that the areas that are of value for menopausal women are--- flexibility and balance. I am 62 with no joint pain and recently started running because I thought my belly fat might reduce and my stamina increase. I am a ballet teacher, former ballerina and still take ballet. Thus the first two things are my strength but aerobic endurance is not. I think instead of cardio, I should discipline my eating according to this video! I have at least ten lbs more of belly, thigh, hip fat than I would like. Thank you for introducing such a sensible woman to all of us. I agree about the fasting~ it makes no sense to me at all and glad you validated that.

For those who don't have time to watch the full interview (although its great), a few takeaways: health is at least 80% diet, 20% exercise; way of eating should change to carbs low in starch and higher in fibre, plenty of good quality fats like nuts, seeds, olive oil etc. Don't fast, do eat a healthy breakfast. Exercise: less time and less weight - recovery is not as easy and muscles and joints more prone to damage. Bad diet high in processed foods causes inflammation in joints. Mastering the squat is essential for functional fitness as it is used in every movement in life. Accept that everyone is different and so you should adapt diet and exercise to suit your needs. Resistance training with weights or bands is important to prevent osteoporosis. Slow, mindful movements better than rushing through it. Low impact is best. Balance and flexibility most important and related to core strength. And stretch, stretch, stretch!

Thank you so much omg she doesn't look 57years old she is amazing great video God bless.❤🧚‍♀️😃

Thank you for this informative video! It's so interesting to hear the suggestions on workouts and types of food to eat during this stage of life. I've been subscribed to Flipping50 and she also reiterates a lot of what your guest speaker discussed today. Even though I'm 44 years old, a lot of what she discusses is applicable for women in peri menopause and menopause. I've often thought that you (Menopause Barbie) and Debra Atkins from Flipping50 should do a video together!! That would be AWESOME!! 😊

I'm 37, and either in perimenopause, or it's due to the drugs I have to take for PTSD, will figure it out after lockdown, but Barbie you are such a godsend. And both Shana and you look so beautiful here. I always feared hitting the 40s and 50s, but if they look like you, then bring them on. Lots of love and thank you from India.

I am watching these videos from Toronto Canads..just so you know what a big impact you are making in a positive way from where you are..God bless!!

One of the best videos! It has helped me see that this time of life is about adaptation, education and feeling what is right.

I loved this interview! Thank you

Awesome tutorial and Shana is amazing! At 53 I have done Callanetics on and off for last 10 years of my life and it is amazing at what it has done for my body and mind! I urge so many ladies to consider as keeping supple, strengthen the core and also understanding diet that works for each individual, is key! So many ladies need replacements of hips and knees as they age and this certainly will assist. It is about own body weight and also having fun together and being able to share 😄!

Amen Sisters!! Couldn't agree more to everything you are talking about. Good fats, don't calorie count, exercise tailored for you, avoid processed foods. Well done ladies for the real talk.

A huge Thank you!! I am really appreciative to be able to learn from those who have gone through this process. This is life, from the day we are born its a constant state of change and chemical adjustment, some phases are harder than others. I am committed to doing what it takes for the best quality of life I can have , but it is difficult sometimes.

Menopausal women are so forgotten by so many industries. Kudos to Dr Taylor and Shana.

Very Very True... @ the gym trainers dont really know whats what for menopausal women!!

Thank you Ms Taylor & Ms Ross. You S. A. V. E. D. my life.

Thank you so much for another awesome informative video!! You are stunning and such amazing physic. What an inspiration you are..I feel so blessed for finding you. I have Dominique Sacshe to thank for that for featuring you in her youtube. I love you and your energy soooo much. Be safe and god bless you always.

As a Fitness & Nutrition Coach who works with women, I LOVE everything about this interview and instruction! My dream is to open my own women's only studio in Ibiza in the next couple of years. Thank you, Shana & Barbie T. :-)

I love your guest! She is grounded, and wise, and trustworthy. I agree whole heartedly with her nutrition approach, I eat foods that are "alive" and oh the good oils, real butter, nuts and seeds...ha I will stop now! I love you Dr. Barbie, thank you for this one!

Oh my goodness Dr. Taylor. This has edified what I have been doing this past couple of weeks which is concentrating on movement, flexibility/balance doing yoga and stretching. And lifting weights is my favorite but when I do even a hard HIIT workout once a week is doable. I enjoy doing it daily but my body tells me by giving me insomnia that it does not like it. I miss the after workout oxytocin I would get after a run or heavy weight lifting. I am learning. I eat a high fat diet. Avocados, olive oil, nuts/seeds, veggies, moderate protein, low carbs like jasmine rice, sweet potato, baked potato...

Thank you Dr. Taylor, for this video and all of your videos. I have read several books by various acclaimed doctors of endocrinology and gynecology, and none of the information is as clear and concise and rings as true, as what you teach on this channel. Thank you also, for interviewing Shana Ross.

Dear dr Taylor. Thank you SO much for such useful video! (Watching in order as instructed). Not yet menopausal but this video is amazing. We do a lot if stuff in my gym involving TRX, bosu and other similar stuff. I must admit sometimes I was wondering what the heck we are doing it for. Now I know. Thank you and Shana so much (subscribed to her RU-vid channel). All the best and thank you again!

I really enjoyed this video. How wonderful there's a menopause fitness specialty, yeah Shana! . I hope Shana continues to make videos on her YT channel. There's a big trend of doing intermittent fasting for weight loss. I'd love to know your thoughts on this for menopausal women (since you both mentioned eating breakfast).

This is such valuable information! Just today I was at the grocery store, feeling discouraged and emotionally low and looking at the cheesecake and ice cream and I really wanted it, but I thought "what will this do for you? Sure, it'll give a thrill to your tastebuds, but that lasts about a minute and the insulin spike lasts much longer. AND...diabetes runs in your family, so..." I headed for the produce section. Flexibility is the opposite issue for me, I have lipedema which causes hypermobility, so my joints/tendons are prone to injury from being too flexible. I have to be really careful!

my appetite has increased so bad. started menopause at 43 been rough I have gained 50 pounds don't seem to be able to lift weights any more Did it for 2 yrs now I have very little engery. I am 51 now thanks Jennifer

Wow, what a great person.

So pleased to find this, I have been wading through really bad advice from non experts and ppl who have no experience. Thank you

Thank you Dr Barbie. You taught me a lot about exercise and diet for menopause. Your guest was very knowledgeable and wise.

Phala B on RU-vid focuses on menopausal women. Phala is amazing!!! I would love for Shana maybe to offer her workouts and ideas in an accessible format:))) Thank you Shana and Dr for your excellent information and sharing !!!

I am 53 and have an almost 9 year old son. I need to get healthy to be an active part of his life

Great video. These are the type of exercises I do with my trainer; she is big into balance and light weight lifting. One of my favorites is TRX! I bought a BOSU and a stability ball. I work from home and sit on the stability ball and when on a conference call, stand or do step ups on the BOSU!

Wonderful! Thank you both.

i think i have 80% sorted daily fitness esp as still working at home, last year went vegan but there is always more to learn.... i subscribed to Shana

Shana would be great at training other trainers in helping the menopausal woman. This is a fabulous video. Thank you.

Great informative video! 👍😊

As someone who has been into fitness her whole life (and who now eats very similarly to how your guest was describing), this episode was extremely interesting.

Thank you so much for this ladies it was phenomenal!

Lovely lady. Of course, always been a strong supporter of exercise. Feels wonderful. Thank you! You both got me laughing with you.

Totally agree, I had a personal trainer and he thought he knew everything. Very cocky!! Not saying that they are all like this, but the majority of personal trainers think it is their way is the only way! I had one personal trainer, that wrote out a diet plan for me. There were so many carbs in the foods that he chose don’t know where he got his education from? Terrible information. I’ve learned more from RU-vid videos then I have from talking with personal trainers! Thank you for the wonderful information!👍🙏😀

Excellent video Barbie and Shana. Thanks for sharing your own experience. I agree with all of this.

Thank you both. This was wonderful information. You're both fabulous.

Love the great insights into nutrition and fitness for life during and after menopause!

I changed my diet after watching documentary “Forks over knifes “, in this documentary they stressed that oils and fats of any kind clog our arteries and we should not use them as food items. Thank you for your work Doctor Barbara!

Great video. I believe too how we eat and exercise our entire lives has something to do with how our bodies handle menopause. I appreciate you sharing your experience, it's very helpful.

AWESOME video!!!!! Thank you♡♡

I loved this video so very much!!! Thank you to both of you, I have subscribed to Shana's channel. I'd love to find someone in my area with her knowledge and passion for helping women.

I love Pilates. It trains your strength, mobility, balance, flexibility, etc. and it can be slow or a little faster. The breathing and mindfulness is also part of it. Highly recommended!

Fabulous video. I really wish I could find somebody like Shana in my hometown (regional Australia). Don't fancy my chances but I'll give it a go.

thank you so much .. Barbi one of the best info ❤

This is so incredibly helpful!

Gosh I loved this interview. Thank you for inspiring me to get back to training (especially flexibility! )and healthy eating 🙏

Another great video Barbie, I really enjoyed it, thank you. You look amazing in your workout gear x

Thank you both of you, it is very helpful! Such a pleasure to see beautiful ladies

I started eating 5 times a day at menopause because I lost weight. I also lost weight when I was on birth control. But fortunately I gained it back very recently. She is a gift to women and so are you! What works for one person usually does not work for another! I was walking 8 miles a day when I broke my ankle in 2 places. I was having balance problems and they wanted to give me anti depressants. Now I can't walk unaided but I am up to a mile a day on a cane. But a big difference from 8 miles. I live in NYC once the blizzards start I can't walk and even before then it will be too cold. Just the gym for me starting next month. I was a personal trainer too and the women used to talk about menopause very mysteriously and were very hesitant to talk about it. I learned this stuff by living it and then read books and so on. I was having my period then. They said just wait until you hit menopause you will see how hard it is. I said hard in what way? None of them would tell me. I really appreciate this education. The "loving my wine at night" comment I used to hear from most of the women. Also smoking to lose weight. They usually don't care unless they have bladder cancer. I have a friend with bladder cancer and she is getting hypnosis for quitting smoking. I had to learn the stuff she is talking about from a PT when I broke my ankle. I am not working out nearly as much as I used to before the fracture. I have severe Osteoporosis and getting my updated Dexa in December. I am taking private Tai Chi lessons for balance and movement. The movements she is doing are like what they teach in therapeutic Tai Chi. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication! Great video!

Her diet sounds so similar to the keto diet that changed my life. I lost the last 20 pounds that seemed impossible to lose. Gained energy, returned to my youthful small waistline again. And yes, I love all the wonderful healthy oils, more protein no more aching joints. I’m able to play with my grandkids in every way. It’s also helped me to eat more calories than I’ve eaten since being a teenager. Whole heartedly agree that what I fuel my body with is MY CHOICE! I choose to use real protein, fats and low carb vegetables !! Thanks for sharing this! It explains why keto has been so amazing for me. ♥️♥️♥️

This is an awesome video! I workout every day, but this has given me some great new tips. Love it. Thank you!

Outstanding!

This was so super informative!! This is my goal now - balance and flexibility = strength !! 👍🏼👍🏼😊

Excellent

Love this video - the whole thing was informative.

Love this video! So informative. 🙂

This video is right on. Thank u so much!

I loved watching this video. Shana, can't believe how easily you could pick up the 20 lb ball! I can hardly pick up 10 lbs.

I am so glad to of seen this video...A nice wake up call

Very important video! 😊

Amazing,! I exercise every day around 10am w working at home at mo and always wondered if I should every day! I incorporate HIIT, Pilates w balance, thank you so much 👍🤸‍♂️

This lady talks sooo much sense and a massive inspiration. Thank you MT for this very important video and message. I'm going to take mostvof the advice on board. My only kickback is her diet. There is so much unbiased scientific evidence and data now showing that eating meat, dairy, fish and eggs is not optimal nutrition for our bodies and consuming large amounts of processed oils too when whole food plant based fat is far better (eat the olive not olive oil). So, I guess I'm so pleased she feels heaps better ( I truly mean that) for all the changes but what's the long term effects if her dietary lifestyle rating the animal products? I know you don't advocate that either. It goes against everything Dr Caldwell Esselsteyn, Dr Michael Greger, Dr John Mcdougall, Dr Dean Ornish, Dr Neal Bernard, Dr T.Colin Campbell, Dr Milton Mills, Dr Kim Williams, Dr Douglas Lisle, Dr Goldhammer and the lovely Dr Brooke Goldner (to name a few) advocate. I know that some people will scoff at giving up these foods with the "we have eaten meat for years mantra", but health wise, they are not the best for added excess cholesterol, saturated fat, AGEs, TMAOS, animal hormones, IGF1,,,,, etc). So, I guess I was a little disappointed because as she quite rightly says diet is 80/90% of our success and all these factors contribute towards major Western diseases which, with a lack of estrogen (which also protects us) is a recipe for disaster long term. Surely! P.s. I'm certainly not consuming coconut oil regularly as Dr Greger also states (and you've recommended his book) it's not good.

Thanks for the insight very helpful.

I feel like I'm fighting for my life... As far as squats, I've had severe knee problems since I was a teenager, so how would you deal with that. I've always loved exercise and eating well. Thank you.

Thanks I love this video. Very very helpfull thanks☀️

Thank you Taylor

she is awesome from bodybuilder figure to another HEAR HEAR ,,,,,,,,,

enjoyed this video. I'm not menopause yet but would love to see her RU-vid channel and ideas of her exercise. It will be so good.

Great interview and fitness advice.

GREAT video! Thank you for the information! Would LOVE a gym like this and a trainer like Shana near my home in Indiana!

That’s about 1.5 hours from me. I’ll be looking. Thanks!

I have a broken stop button when it comes to nuts, dairy and fruit.

I’m almost 50 and still train with heavy weights 5 days a week. It will be interesting if that changes once I’m in menopause.

great info, good job ladies

Gosh I’m only 40 and I can’t lift heavy weight anymore! It creates so much tightness fatigue and pain in my body the next day. And weight gain too because I’m so exhausted and not recovering

Concerning not eating breakfast - I have been doing intermittent fasting for 2 years and have never felt better. I do not feel sluggish from waiting until lunch to eat. In fact, I have more energy than when I was eating in the mornings. My lab results have improved and my weight is down 30+ lbs and I feel way more energetic. How can it be bad for me? Aren’t we supposed to do what works for US, as you say? I only ask because I have heard you mention on several videos that IF is bad for women.

wow, shana is so cool!

YES BARBIE I have started a movement!! I’m teaching Movement/Pilates over on my channel Divinethreefold Helping us move properly and exercise appropriately for each of us while focusing on the changes that our bodies are experiencing! I also help you learn how important relaxation of the body/mind is! I can’t tell you how thankful I am for you Barbie, I’m learning so much from you at a pivotal time in my life! You are an amazing human!! All my love to you...❤️❤️😘 ✨✨✨✨

Thank you 🙏 I need a diet and exercise plan

Had a trainer when I. was 45 two yrs. He was nice 20 yrs old After to years injured my shoulder. Got tendotis. little discouraged thanks Jennifer

Love your videos..and you look amazing!

Why would anyone force themselves to eat breakfast if they are not hungry?

Do you guys, both Barbie and the viewers, have channels you follow on RU-vid to exercise to?

Wonderful interview! I do wonder how you handle squats with badly arthritic, painful knees?

8# is a gallon of milk. I tell my patients in home health that anything is a weight and we use whatever is available 😉

I hate machines too. I wish I had something like this in CA.

Great interview and video. Wish I could find someone as knowledgeable in my area. I only have found a few exercise videos of yours, is there some you have done that are not popping up in the search?

I can do the squats but since putting weight on my thighs I have trouble getting back up to standing position lol. I wish I knew someone like that lady she is brilliant but they dont have people like that in the UK.